Cybersecurity Solutions
Cyberattacks on schools are rising. As your reliance on technology grows, protecting students and staff from malware becomes critical. Our goal is to keep administrators focused on education rather than emerging threats.
We handle threat protection so you can focus on student learning.
Annual Assessments
Our assessment identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential security gaps in your cybersecurity posture. This assessment provides a clear roadmap for addressing security risks.
Consulting
We provide the expert leadership and governance to build a resilient cybersecurity program that aligns with your district’s goals.
Tabletop Exercise
A realistic simulated K-12 cyber attack scenario used to evaluate and enhance your incident response strategies. These exercises are invaluable in testing the effectiveness of your communication, procedures, and decision-making under pressure.
Our Layered Approach To Cybersecurity
Designed to keep your school district safe and secure
Cybersecurity Assessments
This assessment is included for all district sizes as a part of our Technical Services package. Explore all packages here.
Unsure about where your district stands? Want to try before you by? Take our FREE Cyber “Gut Check” or Incident Readiness Assessments now!
Cybersecurity Consulting
We provide the expert leadership and governance to build a resilient cybersecurity program that aligns with your district’s goals.
Cyber consulting is included for all district sizes as a part of our Technical Services package. Explore all packages here.
UNSURE IF CYBER CONSULTING IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR DISTRICT?
Consider the following questions:
How do you currently assess your cybersecurity needs?
If you aren't sure who is responsible, you may have hidden gaps.
To address this, Five Star provides a comprehensive analysis of your district’s security posture based on the NIST framework. We identify immediate issues and provide a clear roadmap for ongoing improvement.
Identify Risks: Discover and document threats to ensure all-around security.
Get Custom Recommendations: Tailored advice to the specific tech stack used in your schools.
Ensure Compliance: Verification that your measures meet educational standards and data protection guidelines.
Could you keep schools running during a cyber incident?
Confidence comes from having a plan.
Therefore, we develop Incident Response (IR)* and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans specifically for K-12 environments. Furthermore, our phase-based methodology ensures your team knows exactly how to react to maintain operations.
Comprehensive Planning: Gather all necessary data to set the stage for a fast recovery.
Custom Response Protocols: Build strategies that align with your specific school needs and security tools.
Ongoing Maintenance: Perform quarterly reviews to ensure your plans stay effective against new threats.
*Consulting packages do not include cybersecurity incident response and remediation when purchased outside of a Technical Services package.
When was your last "Cyber Fire Drill"?
Theory is different from practice.
Just like a fire drill, a Tabletop Exercise allows your staff to practice their response in a safe environment. Our team runs a realistic simulations to improve decision-making and collaboration among your key personnel. As a result, you can improve decision-making without the risk of a real disaster.
Realistic Scenarios: We design attacks that reflect actual threats facing the education sector today.
Real-Time Problem Solving: Simulate the pressure of a live attack to test your decision-making.
Detailed Reporting: You receive a full debrief with actionable strategies to strengthen your defense.
Continue reading to learn more about our Tabletop Exercise.
Cyber Tabletop Exercise
Guided by a Five Star “Incident Master,” your team will face a simulated, real-time cyberattack within your district’s own environment. Available both virtually and onsite, this interactive Tabletop Exercise pushes your defense strategies to the limit.
How the Simulation Works:
We transport you into a multi-stage attack scenario based on the latest K–12 threat intelligence (including phishing, ransomware, and insider threats).
React in Real-Time: Face new twists and intelligence “injects” as the attack unfolds.
Execute Your Playbook: Use your current Incident Response Plan to contain the threat.
Stop the Spread: Attempt to identify the intrusion, stop lateral movement, and prevent data theft before it’s too late.
Why Schedule a Tabletop Exercise?
Don’t wait for a real crisis to find gaps in your security. Our expert facilitators guide you through the entire lifecycle—from detection to recovery. As a result, you will:
Uncover Vulnerabilities: Spot weaknesses in your security posture immediately.
Validate Protocols: See clearly how your IRP performs under pressure.
Build Resilience: Walk away with actionable insights and a team that is ready to defend your district.
Join Our Quarterly Newsletter! K-12 Cybersecurity Debrief
The K-12 Cybersecurity Debrief is a quarterly guide providing concise analysis of recent cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, it places a spotlight on the top three critical vulnerabilities affecting K-12 schools.
To get started, simply use the form on the right to subscribe to our newsletter and immediately receive our most recent edition of the Cybersecurity Debrief.
WHO IS THE DEBRIEF FOR?
- Tech Directors
- Teachers
- K-12 Administrators
- Principles
- Superintendents
- Anyone interested in learning how to better secure their cyber footprint
Be better informed about ransomeware, malware, and more by downloading The ABC’s of Cybersecurity today!
K-12 Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment
10-15 Minutes
Quick comprehensive assessment
No Registration
Start immediately, no barriers
Expert Analysis
Professional cybersecurity insights
We’ll help you identify security gaps and areas for improvement, and then provide customized recommendations tailored to your organization’s specific needs. To ensure you can effectively implement these changes, our assessment includes a follow-up consultation with our team of cybersecurity experts.
Our Trusted Partners In Cybersecurity
Our Trusted Partners In Cybersecurity
See how the engineering experts at Five Star were able to help a small, rural school district that had just experienced a widespread ransomware event involving both critical infrastructure and end user devices. Read the case study here.
Thought Leaders In Engineering & Cyber
Sheldon Chastain
Director of Systems Engineering
Itza White
Director of Cybersecurity
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